WILDGUST ’ S WILD RIDE Canadian Pro Mod standout Scott Wildgust gets a little too close for comfort with “ Tricky ” Rickie Smith in the opening round of Pro Modified qualifying at the NHRA Virginia
Nationals . Wildgust ’ s Smokies Garage ’ 69
Camaro took a hard right turn near the 330- foot mark and narrowly avoided T-boning Smith ’ s Parkway Ford Mustang . Wildgust nosed the car into the wall but was uninjured .
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